718 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The 39-unit, 6-story tenement building at 718 East 149th Street, owned by Yehoshia Sturm, has experienced significant infrastructure challenges over the past two years, particularly related to heat and water systems. Between November 2024 and December 2024 alone, there were multiple heat and hot water-related complaints, both for individual apartments and the entire building, with some violations indicating water temperatures exceeding 130°F.

In addition to these recurring heating issues, the building has faced ventilation system problems and plumbing concerns that have required multiple HPD interventions. The property has received several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations in 2024-2025, including failures to maintain elevator systems, sprinkler systems, and various safety equipment, though many of these inspections resulted in "Unable to Gain Access" findings. Recent environmental control board (ECB) violations from mid-2024 indicate construction-related issues, including inadequate tenant protection during renovation work, though these violations were subsequently resolved with imposed penalties.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic rodent activity, with inspections between August 2023 and January 2024 revealing both "Passed" and "Failed" results for various inspection categories. While there was one documented bedbug incident in 2022-2023, subsequent reports from 2023-2024 indicated no further infestations. The property has also received multiple citations for administrative violations, including failure to maintain proper documentation for low-pressure inspections and not displaying energy efficiency scores, with some of these violations remaining active as of mid-2025.